No. 2,632 in French
phoenix
A mythical bird that rises reborn from its ashes, symbolizing renewal and immortality.
In a sentence
Le phénix renaît toujours de ses cendres.
The phoenix always rises again from its ashes.
Used metaphorically to symbolize rebirth and renewal.
Le phénix est un oiseau légendaire dans la mythologie.
The phoenix is a legendary bird in mythology.
Used as a noun referring to the mythical creature.
La ville, tel un phénix, se reconstruisit après la catastrophe.
The city, like a phoenix, rebuilt itself after the disaster.
Used symbolically to depict recovery and resilience.
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